Autriche 
332 (1777. Feb. 6-Dec. 24) 
Aug. 30. Vergennes to Breteuil, no. 17, need 
of better relations between Austria and Prussia in order 
that war not be extended to Continent; desire of Prussian 
cooperation with Sweden in neutral maritime league (f. 151). 
[Printed: Doniol, III, 107-108n.] 
535 (1777-1778. Dec. 15-May) 
[This volume consists of papers of Barthelemy, and 
contains only copies. The originals are to be found for 
the most part in volumes 552, 554, 556, a.. v.] 
1777, Dec. 15. Vergennes to Breteuil, opinion of 
Kaunitz on coldness between Russia and England; this is 
moment when England should request help from Russia if she 
hopes to receive any; reaction in London to Burgoyne's 
surrender (ff . 4-6) . 
1778, Mar. 15. Note submitted by French ambassador 
in England to Weymouth, together with curious note [by 
Barthelemy?] on opinions of Vergennes, Maurepas, Louis XVI 
as to results to be expected from this note (ff. 203 VO , 
216) ; enclosing: Traite d'amitiS et de commerce , conclu 
entre le Roi et les Etats-Unis . . . . Le 6 Fevrier 1778 (ff . 
204-215) ."" 
[n.d.]. English ministry, note in which hope 
is expressed that French conduct will be understood in its 
true light by other European courts; that it will be 
recognized as unworthy and dangerous (f . 245) . 
354 (1778. Jan. -Apr.) 
Vergennes 
From Breteuil 
Jan. 1. Attitude of English parliament; its 
wisdom will guide it in determining whether it is better 
to wait for war to come or to take first step (ff . 5-4) . 
Jan. 5. No. 2, menacing speeches in English 
parliament; opinion of Kaunitz that England dare not 
declare war on France for considerable time to come (ff . 
17-21) . 
Feb. 5. No. 17, emperor's conversation on 
American and Crimean affairs; hopes neither will cause 
war; his remarks on superiority of English navy; his 
proposal to prevent Wurtemburg troops in English pay 
being sent to America (ff. 159-144). 
Feb. 10. No. 21, desire of Kaunitz to know 
French position with regard to Americans; praises wisdom 
of French conduct (ff . 167-170) . 
Feb. 18. Campaign in America; asks for infor- 
mation on Franco-American relations; English insults to 
French vessels (ff. 195-195). 
Feb. 25. Expresses hope that Franco-American 
understanding is so complete that possible conciliatory 
attitude of new English ministry will have no effect upon 
them (ff . 246-247) . 
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